Videos with Ojibwe captions
Let’s get children active! We’ve created these videos to show you how.
Adventurous play
Active engaged ECEs support adventurous play for infants and preschoolers.
Indoor obstacle course
Children work through an obstacle course based on a story they have read.
Loose parts play outdoors
Examples of outdoor loose parts play and the roles ECEs take during this play.
Nature play in urban spaces
Play in natural places benefits everyone, especially ECEs!
Pop up playground
No fixed play structures; instead, loose parts, creativity, and fun.
Locomotion and agility
Help support self-regulation in small spaces using simple equipment.
Infant’s first movements
Songs, rhymes, and simple toys encourage infants’ first movements.
Object manipulation – ball play
Develop ball skills indoors with infants and toddlers.
Balance and stability
Develop a crucial fundamental movement skill starting with infants.
Northern Indigenous games
Promote the health of body, mind, heart, and spirit through traditional games.
Outdoor play in winter
Structured and unstructured activities keep children and ECEs moving and warm.
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Ojibwe posters
Spread the word about active play! We’ve created these posters for you to print and share.